During the Ozempic and Wegovy shortages of 2023 and 2024, compounding pharmacies began producing their own versions of semaglutide and tirzepatide
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The table below shows common similar side effects of Ozempic as well as Mounjaro 7 , 8 : Other rare but serious side effects of both these medications include: Also, semaglutide has been linked to a higher risk of worsening diabetic retinopathy 15
Shorter term supplementation periods (1.4-3g L-carnitine / day over 3-9 weeks) may be considered where reduction in muscle soreness and damage incurred by heavy exercise is the goal
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